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Old 01-19-2007, 03:49 PM   #12
AllieJo's Mama
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Originally Posted by YorkieRose
Addison's is thought to be an auto immune problem..one caused can be over vaccinating..that is why many vets are suggesting a change in yearly boosters.. Also, there is secondary Addison's that occurs when a dog has been receiving a steroid..say for allergic skins problems..then the owner suddenly stops the meds..they can be thrown into full blown Addison's..so we can not always blame the breeder for these things...
So your saying that a puppy with a white patch of hair on his/her chest can be addisons? Or a sign of over vaccinating. What if they are born with it? I've never thought a thing about Allie's small white patch on her chest. It was there at birth.
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